Bringing their hilarious one-liners, killer moves, and warm camaraderie, actors Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, along with director Karan Sharma, recently visited the HT City office in Delhi to promote their upcoming film Bhool Chuk Maaf. In a conversation with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Lifestyle & Entertainment, Hindustan Times, during the Stars in the City session, the trio entertained fans with witty responses, dancing to Chor Bazari, and weighing in on the ongoing OTT vs theatre debate.

Rajkummar Rao: There is no problem with the theatres, the problem is that we need to raise the bar. Give the audience something unique and fresh. We should make good films and work on promoting it well because people should be aware that this film is there on the screens.

Karan Sharma: Aap ghar par film dekh bhi rahe hain toh usme maza nahin aata. Main uss generation se aaya hun jahan DDLJ (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, 1995) dekhne ke liye black mein ticket khareedne ke liye dande khaye hain. Aur andar jaa ke jo mahaul milta hai, jo collective laughter aata hai, wo kahin aur nahin milta.

Wamiqa Gabbi: Sirf ek cheez toh nahi thi, bahut saari cheezein thi. Like working with (producer) Dinesh Vijan, Rajkummar, and Karan sir. Aur itni funny script hai ki narration mein main bas hass rahi thi. Aur end mein aate aate, (ye film) itni khubsoorat baatein keh jaati hai... I was very happy that this (film) came to me.

Rajkummar: Certainly my wedding day, because it was the most beautiful experience I’ve ever had. Another one would be the very nice moments with my mother that I really cherish, especially now that she is not around anymore. I’d love to relive those moments.

Rajkummar: Since I was little, (acting) is the only thing I’ve wanted to do and I’ve worked hard only towards this. I’ve never thought of a Plan B. Plan A was there, and Plan B was to make Plan A work. But hypothetically, I think I’d be in the Armed Forces. I get very fascinated seeing soldiers.”

Compiled by Yashika Mathur